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Here you can find all news related to political developments, communications and reports in the field of education and research at EU level.

  • DAAD statement on the development of the European Research Area (ERA) Act

    On 23 January 2026, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) took part in a public consultation by the European Commission on the development of the so-called ERA Act.

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  • Education Monitor 2025: Germany leads the way in STEM subjects and attracts international students

    European Commission publishes Education and Training Monitor 2025.

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  • European Commission proposes stand-alone FP10 with a volume of €175 billion

    On 16 July 2025, the European Commission presented its proposal for the new Framework Programme for Research and Innovation for the period 2028-2034 (FP10). As announced by President Ursula von der Leyen in May 2025, FP10 will remain an independent funding programme but will be closely aligned with the new European Competitiveness Fund (ECF), particularly under Pillar II.

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  • EU-Canada Summit: Reaffirmed commitment to strategic partnership

    At the EU-Canada Summit in Brussels on 23 June 2025, the European Union and Canada reaffirmed their commitment to their strategic partnership and their determination to deepen their cooperation, including in areas such as academic mobility and research collaboration, given the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.

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  • ‘Choose Europe’: A new EU Initiative to attract global scientific talents

    On 5 May 2025, Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, launched the new policy initiative 'Choose Europe' at La Sorbonne in Paris, with the aim of creating the conditions to attract talented scientists, researchers, academics and highly skilled professionals to Europe. In the presence of the French President Emmanuel Macron, von der Leyen emphasised the crucial role of science in driving societal progress in Europe, highlighting existing EU commitments such as the €93 billion Horizon Europe programme.

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  • ERA Scoreboard and Dashboard 2024

    Progress achieved throughout the ERA: Commission publishes 2024 Scoreboard and Dashboard

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  • Horizon Europe

    Mid-term evaluation of Horizon Europe

    On 16 October 2024, a group of experts led by Manuel Heitor presented the mid-term evaluation of the Horizon Europe programme commissioned by the Commission.

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  • DAAD & EUA Roundtable,29.06.2023 in Brussels

    DAAD & EUA Roundtable on 29 June 2023 in Brussels

    Stakeholders from across Europe came together to share their experiences, present initiatives and develop ideas to support students and researchers at risk.

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  • Joint Conference, 21.06.2022

    Striving for a Strong & Global Europe in Challenging Times

    The DAAD Brussels Office and the Permanent Representation of Germany to the EU are organising a hybrid event on the role of international cooperation in innovation, research and higher education.

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  • Slowenian EU Council Presidency, 09.07.2021

    Priorities in Education and Research

    On 1 July 2021, Slovenia took over the Presidency of the Council of the EU as the last partner of the trio Germany-Portugal-Slovenia. The country will complete the jointly set initiatives.

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